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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620192019
ModelMalibuForesterForester
TrimMaxx LTZLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $30,795 $34,295
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Cargo net   68 68
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Remote start   455 455
Satellite radio 270    
Sunroof 664    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Cargo net   44 44
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Remote start   341 341
Options (change) 1,125 888 888
Options (change) 934 621 621
Destination 625 975 975
Total Price $25,215 $32,658 $36,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,553
Model Year200620192019
ModelMalibuForesterForester
TrimMaxx LTZLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,215$32,658$36,158
Adjustments for Features0-4,615-9,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,215$28,043$26,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,285$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620192019
ModelMalibuForesterForester
TrimMaxx LTZLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,200$7,815$12,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,615$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-226-415

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062019
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in105.1 in
Length187.8 in182.1 in
Width69.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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